12 lb. shortening
11 qt. sugar
72 eggs, well beaten
1 qt. milk
24 qt. flour
2 cups and 1 tbsp. baking powder
1 cup salt
1 cup vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar until light, using medium speed. Add eggs and milk. Add flour sifted with baking powder, salt and vanilla. Keep mixture in refrigerator, rolling a small amount at a time. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cutter. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake on a greased baking sheet at 360°F for 10 minutes.